Written By Julie Paiva, CHHC
Summer brings us many beautiful fruits and vegetables. Beyond their nutritious benefits seasonal summer produce often has cooling affects on the body. Summer is a great time of year to be a cook. Markets and gardens are bursting with gorgeous fruits and vegetables in their prime. Food this time of year is often easy to prepare as it can largely be served cold. Salads, raw veggies and fruits can be refreshing on a hot summer day. Spend your time enjoying the beautiful weather and your loved ones, instead of in your kitchen for hours on end.
Below is a list of summertime fruits and vegetables.
Summertime Veggies
Arugula
Beets
Cucumbers
Corn
Eggplant
Green Beans
Peppers
Salad Greens
Spinach
Summer Squash
Tomatoes
Zucchini
Summertime Fruits
Avocado
Berries
Cherries
Fig
Kiwis
Melons
Stone Fruit
Eating seasonally has many benefits which we discussed in a previous blog. Check out these links to find fruits and vegetables that are at their peak in your state.
www.snaped.fns.usda.gov/seasonal-produce-guide
Remember the “Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen” when purchasing your produce. You can get this year’s list of which fruits and vegetables are best to purchase organic at www.ewg.org.
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